Tooling Estimator - R&M Manufacturing

Where Precision Meets Passion: Build Your Career with R&M Manufacturing!

Invest in your future by joining our work community and we'll invest in your skilled training and development with a rewarding career!

We are currently searching for a dedicated Tooling Estimator to join our team.

R&M Manufacturing was founded in 1968 to produce precision sheet metal components. With over 50 years providing excellence in sheet metal fabrication, R&M will assist with all sheet metal needs - from prototyping to production runs.

The R&M team's mission is to surpass the competition by delivering superior quality with integrity and fostering dynamic partnerships with customers. The core values emphasize safety as the top priority, investing in growth and training, operating with honesty, providing world-class service, and promoting teamwork for organizational improvement.

We provide a workplace community that outshines the rest!

We offer a workplace community that outshines the rest! We care about every team member and their family, we offer competitive pay as well as an outstanding benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k, Paid Time Off, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and more!

Our facility is open 7 days per week with 1st and 2nd shifts working Monday - Thursday and a Weekend shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

What is a Tooling Estimator?

A tooling estimator is responsible for assessing and estimating the costs associated with tooling and manufacturing processes. This role involves analyzing project specifications, materials, and production requirements to determine the expenses involved in creating the necessary tools, dies, molds, and other equipment.

In this role, you will:

Read and interpret blueprints and die designs

Work from verbal and written instructions from designers

Must be able to discuss processes with designers to develop the best die plan

Plan the set up and machine operations for producing all the parts required for the project

Work with other departments to ensure good workflow through the shop

Schedule work through both CNC and WEDM

Spot check all parts before they are sent out for heat treatment for accuracy and completeness

Work with press room personnel to do tool try outs for qualifications and part development

Adjust tooling as required

Do first article inspections on parts from die using tool room inspection equipment

Keep a clean and safe working environment in the shop area

Perform maintenance on older production tooling that we run in our Stamping Dept.

To succeed in this role, you must:

Have a high degree of precision and control with all machine tools that are manually operated

Be able to measure accurately with hand tools and height gages

Be able to multitask several jobs at once

Perform data entry into our data collection system

Work with a high degree of accuracy and completeness

Have experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

We are seeking a team player who is reliable and punctual and willing to commit to our fabrication team having fun while working safe and producing quality efficiently. We are also willing to train the correct individuals!

Our cutting edge, 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility is equipped with:

• Wire EDM
• CNC Machining Centers
• Grinders
• CNC turret punches (20 to 35 tons)
• Lasers (Up to 4000 Watts 60x120 sheet size)
• CNC press brakes (45 to 185 tons)
• Punch presses (Progressive and Staged Tooling) (45 to 250 tons)
• Resistance welders (75 KVA to 250 KVA)
• Robotic Weld Cell
• Tig, Mig, Plasma and Pulse Arc welding

There's more to R&M Manufacturing than creating components. We also offer a full selection of services that add value, all the way from design and manufacturing to assembly and packaging. For our customers, this means fewer vendors, less shipping hassles and faster turnaround times. Our list of value added services includes:

• Plating / Powder Coating
• Silk Screening
• Assembly / Packaging

Apply online today for consideration-let's build a successful future together! Please note that we are currently accepting online applications only. No in-person applicants or employment/temporary services at this time.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from everyone. Our company participates in E-Verify to ensure a fair and inclusive employment process.

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